Southeast Region Business Operations Assistant Region Manager
Recruitment #2024-4-6319
Full-time, WMS2, Non-Represented position
Location: Southeast Region - Ellensburg, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered

Required Qualifications (see listing for full details): 

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, public administration, natural resource management, or a closely related field. AND Five years of experience managing business functions for a dispersed field organization; managing personnel, directing and developing staff, budgeting and managing financial resources, experience directing the activities of a diverse, professional staff.
  OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles.
• Knowledge of agency policies, practices, procedures, and tasks.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, in writing and orally.
• Knowledge and experience in budget preparation and administration.
• Staff development and training.
• Ability to collaborate with managers and supervisors to meet program needs within business operations requirements.
• Understand complex planning and policy issues, and plan for future needs within the region and the agency.

Responsibilities (see listing for full details):

• Supervises the accounting, payroll, and accounts payable unit along with the information technology unit, facilities maintenance, fleet, and radio communications programs for the region which includes first and second-line reports.
• Provides expertise and support to the other assistant region managers in biennial budget development and budget tracking.
• Ensures consistency with statewide program implementation of facilities, fleet, radio, and finance programs and negotiates, on behalf of the region manager, the deliverables and expectations for the region’s work.
• Interacts with other state and federal agency partners on fire business and general business cost share and collaborative agreements.
• Mentor and provide a positive work environment for staff where people feel respected and valued professionally.
• Support effective communication throughout the organization.
• Directs and develops protocols and systems for managing the region’s business and fiscal operations, consistent with policy.  Proactively promote business improvements and problem-solving.
• Manages the fleet for the region including the acquisition and periodic replacement of over 250 vehicles, maintenance mechanic shop, and many small motor equipment.